US3127048A
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Integral weatherproof plastic lid
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1964-03-31
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Expires: 1981-03-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
No inventors recorded.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:14
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/44; H01R13/447
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
FOR USE WITH THE RIGID, COVE PLATE PERFORATED FOR EXPOSING THE FACE OF AN ELECTRIC CONVENIENCE OUTLET, A ONE-PIECE LID AND HINGE STRUCTURE MOULDED OF A BENDABLE PLASTIC INTO A THICK LID PORTION, AN INTEGRAL, THIN FLEXIBLE GASKET PORTION PROTRUDING FROM THE UNDER SURFACE OF THE LID PORTION TO ENCLOSE AN AREA LARGER THAN THE PLATE PERFORATION EXPOSING THE OUTLET, A THIN INTEGRAL EXTENSION FROM ONE END OF SAID LID PORTION, SAID EXTENSION BEING TRANSVERSELY NECKED-IN AT TWO SPACED POSITIONS TO FORM PARALLEL HINGE LINES TO ELEVATE THE LID PORTION FROM THE COVER PLATE, A COIL CLOSURE SPRING, SAID EXTENSION HAVING A PERFORATION ABOVE THE LAST HINGE LINE, SAID SPRING HAVING A LOOPED END, A FASTENER MEANS EXTENDING THROUGH SAID LOOP, SAID PERFORATION, AND A COVER PLATE TO HOLD THEM ASSEMBLED TOGETHER, AND AN ARM ON SAID SPRING EXTENDING TO ENGAGE THE FRONT OF THE LID TO URGE IT TOWARD THE COVER PLATE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
FOR USE WITH THE RIGID, COVE PLATE PERFORATED FOR EXPOSING THE FACE OF AN ELECTRIC CONVENIENCE OUTLET, A ONE-PIECE LID AND HINGE STRUCTURE MOULDED OF A BENDABLE PLASTIC INTO A THICK LID PORTION, AN INTEGRAL, THIN FLEXIBLE GASKET PORTION PROTRUDING FROM THE UNDER SURFACE OF THE LID PORTION TO ENCLOSE AN AREA LARGER THAN THE PLATE PERFORATION EXPOSING THE OUTLET, A THIN INTEGRAL EXTENSION FROM ONE END OF SAID LID PORTION, SAID EXTENSION BEING TRANSVERSELY NECKED-IN AT TWO SPACED POSITIONS TO FORM PARALLEL HINGE LINES TO ELEVATE THE LID PORTION FROM THE COVER PLATE, A COIL CLOSURE SPRING, SAID EXTENSION HAVING A PERFORATION ABOVE THE LAST HINGE LINE, SAID SPRING HAVING A LOOPED END, A FASTENER MEANS EXTENDING THROUGH SAID LOOP, SAID PERFORATION, AND A COVER PLATE TO HOLD THEM ASSEMBLED TOGETHER, AND AN ARM ON SAID SPRING EXTENDING TO ENGAGE THE FRONT OF THE LID TO URGE IT TOWARD THE COVER PLATE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-03-31 | 1967-09-30 | 1968-03-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-03-31 | 1971-09-30 | 1972-03-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-03-31 | 1975-09-30 | 1976-03-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |